TrialsIsHard Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hi guys, couldn't find the RSQ thread so this is the next best place. Should I use a shimano quick link in my chain because I'm running a tensioner? As opposed to using a split link which is just going to come off.. Or are there any alternatives? Cheers, Oli Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Why would a split link come off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 (edited) wouldn't the sprung clip just catch on the tensioner? Edit: the sprung clip is too wide for the tensioner. Edited December 29, 2012 by TrialsIsHard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
isitafox Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Never ever had that problem on my mountain bike over the years, just make sure that when fitting it you connect it with the split facing the front of the bike when you join the chain below the chainstay if you get what I mean Crude paint example EDIT: Ah right, in that case just put a small washer in the tensioner to open the gap slightly. Heard those quicklinks are pretty easy to snap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrialsIsHard Posted December 29, 2012 Author Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 EDIT: Ah right, in that case just put a small washer in the tensioner to open the gap slightly. Heard those quicklinks are pretty easy to snap. That's a good idea, I just managed to force the pin from a one piece chain back into it's hole using a pillar drill! Your idea is easier I dread having to take that chain off now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 The kmc 710 al comes with a special split link that is the same with as the rest of it. I have been using it since febuary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 The kmc 710 al comes with a special split link that is the same with as the rest of it. I have been using it since febuary using i chain since febuary? brave, i tend to change mine every 3/4 months to be safe Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dezmtber Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hollow pins and links too. I have a new one in my spares waiting to fit it as the old one hasent streched much yet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
customrider-Rhys Posted December 29, 2012 Report Share Posted December 29, 2012 Hollow pins and links too. I have a new one in my spares waiting to fit it as the old one hasent streched much yet dunno, all mine are mint when i remove them, guess i just like my teeth more than you do.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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